Washington House Restaurant

Name: Washington House Restaurant
Address: 55 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ, United States, 07920
Telephone: (908) 766-7610
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1556 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Sep 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Full-Service indoor dining is offered in our dining rooms and bar from Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday, 11 am - 9 pm. Our tent is open for regular dining, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday, 11 am - 9 pm. The tent remains a perfect spot for groups and families.
Reservations are recommended for both dining options. Please note, all parties must be seated within 15 minutes of the reservation time.
Remember takeout is a great option! Our full menu is available to go including our signature cocktails, beer, and wine! See our website for further details and full menu options - www.washingtonhouserestaurant.com.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Burgers
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(908) 766-7610
Website
http://www.washingtonhouserestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Eloy Leonor
Catering
Please contact us by email (gm@washingtonhouserestaurant.com) for more information about our catering services.
Private party facilities
Please contact us by email for more information about events. Send your inquiry to gm@washingtonhouserestaurant.com.We look forward to talking with you!
Private party contact
Samantha Howley: (908) 766-7610

Location
55 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Neighborhood
Basking Ridge
Cross street
Henry St
Parking details
One private lot (on left-hand side of Henry St.) dedicated to guest parking and plentiful on-street parking.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Brussels Sprouts$8.00
with coconut
Whipped Potatoes$8.00
Citrus or Parsley Risotto$8.00
French Onion Soup$9.00
Gruyere, herb crouton
NE Clam Chowder
Herb crouton, Micro Greens
White Bean Dip$16.00
Cucumber slices & Baby Carrots, Tortilla Chips (chips not vegan)
Washington Sliders$20.00
Choice of Cheese, French Fries
Fried Calamari$18.00
Spicy Remoulade*, Marinara, lemon
Lobster Thermidor Toast Points$16.00
Main lobster tail, melted gruyere cheese, fresh dill
Oysters
Northern East Coast Varieties- Ask your server for daily selection (maximum of 24 per person, per visit)
Avocado Salmon Tartare*$19.00
Trout roe, wasabi aioli, cilantro, ginger soy glaze, taro chips & sliced cucumbers
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$19.00
Siracha mango aioli, scallion, avocado, taro chip & sliced cucumbers
Shrimp Cocktail$21.00
Lemon wedge, cocktail sauce
2 oz Trout Caviar$41.00
Served 3-4, Product of Denmark. Served with Toast Points, Creme Fraiche, Diced Red Onions
CHEF’S SHRIMP CEVICHE $24.00
Spanish-style, served with tortilla chips

Salads

Caesar$12.00
Organic Romaine, Imported Parmesan, Crostini, Traditional Dressing
House Chop$16.00
Organic romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, Bermuda onions, shaved imported parmesan, garbanzo beans, red wine honey dressing
Roasted Beet & Burrata$19.00
Roasted red & golden beets, organic field greens, Bermuda onions, port wine reduction
Blackened Chicken & Farro*$20.00
Organic kale, avocado, grape tomatoes, garbanzo beans, jack & cheddar cheese, Meyer lemon citrus vinaigrette
The Martha$20.00
Grilled chicken, organic mixed greens, tomatoes, chopped egg, blue cheese, bacon, avocado, balsamic vinaigrette

Salad Additions (Grilled or Blackened)

Chicken$8.00
Salmon$14.00
Yellowfin Tuna$15.00
Filet Mignon`$15.00
U10 Shrimp (3)$15.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$22.00
Sliced Avocado, arugula, tomato, brioche toast, basil aioli, French fries or Caesar Salad
Southwestern Black Bean Veggie Burger$22.00
topped with sliced avocado, avocado fries & spicy aioli (contains eggs)- Sub lettuce for bun= vegan
Classic Burger$17.00
Organic iceberg, tomato, choice of cheddar, bleu, swiss, gruyere or American cheese, French fries or Caesar salad
Washington Burger$21.00
Secret sauce, smoked bacon, gruyere cheese, grilled onion & organic romaine, French fries or Caesar salad
Asian- Style Salmon Burger$24.00
Miso, shitake mushrooms, wasabi aioli, avocado fries or Caesar salad

Burger Additions

Cheese$1.00
Caramelized Onions$1.00
Pickled Jalapenos$1.00

Entrees

Roasted Boneless Chicken$34.00
grilled saffron-infused yukon gold potatoes, sautéed asparagus, natural sauce
Hatfield Reserve French-Cut Pork Chop$38.00
served blackened, herb-roasted potato batons, roasted asparagus & mango relish
Fish & Chips$27.00
Hand-battered cod, French fried, tartar sauce, lemon wedge
Scottish Salmon$35.00
Citrus risotto, sautéed spinach, Meyer lemon
Crab Cakes$35.00
Whipped potatoes, sautéed spinach, Pommery mustard dill sauce
Sesame-Crusted Tuna$36.00
Jasmine rice cake, sautéed baby bok choy, Thai coconut sauce
Boom-Boom Shrimp$36.00
Vermicelli rice noodles, mixed Asian vegetables, ginger Thai coconut sauce
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl (served raw, sushi grade tuna)$36.00
Coconut jasmine rice, avocado, cucumbers, fava beans, scallions, crispy noodles, sesame soy sauce, siracha mango aioli
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
Sugar snap peas, bacon lardons, lemon mashed potatoes, herb salad garnish
Braised Short Rib Tacos$27.00
Charred pineapple relish, siracha mango aioli, micro greens, corn tortillas
Filet Mignon Tips$36.00
Mushroom medley, parsley risotto, madeira sauce
Frikadeller$38.00
Yukon gold whipped potatoes, braised red cabbage, Danish brown sauce
14 oz Black Agnus New York Strip$47.00
Roasted leek & parsnip puree, haricot verts, citrus herb butter
8 oz Beef Tenderlion$49.00
Truffle whipped potatoes, haricot verts, béarnaise sauce

Late Summer Specials (available 8/20 to 9/29)

Jersey Corn Chowder cup 10 / bowl 13 $10.00
bacon bits, crunchy tortilla chips, micro greens
Summer Fig Salad $19.00
organic baby arugula, candied walnuts, goat cheese, balsamic & port wine reduction
Soft Shell Crab - Scampi Style$41.00
parsley risotto, sauteed spinach, lemon garlic wine sauce
16oz Black Angus Kansas City Steak $51.00
potato gratin, sauteed haricot verts, au poivre sauce
Roasted Pineapple Mascarpone Tart$14.00
mixed berry compote, salted caramel ice cream

What 1,556 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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1,556 Reviews

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Peggy
New York City
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and presentation were excellent. Service was great, constantly checking on table.
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Shannon
New Jersey
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s one of our favorite restaurants. They never disappoint
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jennifer
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The end of summer corn chowder was absolutely divine!!! :)
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robert
London
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful late summer dinner! The corn chowder was superb as were the end of season soft shell crabs. The service staff were tremendous as well. We were never rushed despite a big Friday night crowd. We will be back in the Fall.
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Dorothy
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We visited for the first time with some friends. What got us there were the $1 oysters available on Wednesday and Thursday nights. They did not disappoint! The oysters were perfectly temperatured, decently sized, and delicious! I had the salmon burger as my main meal which was equally delicious, moist, and perfectly seasoned. My husband had the Frikadeller (Swedish/Danish) meatballs. He said they were fantastic. Fresh ingredients were used in every dish. The service was friendly and prompt. We sat "outside" in the huge covered patio area which provided an outside feel but shelter from the evening chill. We will return! Highly recommend!
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Peter
New York City
51 reviews
vip
3.0
51 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The atmosphere in the tent was very nice but noisy. Sound bounced off of all surfaces nothing to absorb the sound. My daughter enjoyed her mock tail and her half roasted chicken dish I ordered the cup of clam chowder it was ok I then ordered the Washington burger. It was not good. Dry burger, tasteless sauce and tasteless bun The accompanying bacon jam- nonexistent. Burnt bacon instead with a piece of lettuce Burger was weak There were two tequilas both Casa Amogos Nothing else. Poor selection Don’t recommend for food
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Elaine
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Kudos to the Washington House!! Dinner was delicious and service was impeccable. A nice hometown feel inside .
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Carolyn
New York City
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The weather was so lovely we decided at the last minute to book a reservation to eat outside. In addition to having a large outdoor tent they also have seating in front of the restaurant. As always, their staff is top notch and I highly recommend you take advantage of eating outside while the weather allows…. Then shift to eating in their heated outdoor tent as cooler weather sets in.
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NycAMN
New York City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Lovely experience and would dine again. A bit noisy inside
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Connie
New Jersey
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We hadn’t been to the Washington House in a long time and wow what a change. They have done a great job in enlarging the place, staff is very friendly and the food was great. If you haven’t been you should go.
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Washington House Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 766-7610.

Washington House Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 1556 OpenTable diners.

Washington House Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Sep 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

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55 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

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Additional information

Cross street
Henry St
Neighborhood
Basking Ridge
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
One private lot (on left-hand side of Henry St.) dedicated to guest parking and plentiful on-street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Eloy Leonor
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.washingtonhouserestaurant.com/
Phone number
(908) 766-7610
Catering
Please contact us by email (gm@washingtonhouserestaurant.com) for more information about our catering services.
Private party facilities
Please contact us by email for more information about events. Send your inquiry to gm@washingtonhouserestaurant.com.We look forward to talking with you!
Private party contact
Samantha Howley: (908) 766-7610

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Washington House Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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Oysters

8 oz Beef Tenderloin

Boom-Boom Shrimp

Appetizers

Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Whipped Potatoes$8.00

Citrus or Parsley Risotto$8.00

French Onion Soup$9.00

NE Clam Chowder

White Bean Dip$16.00

Washington Sliders$20.00

Fried Calamari$18.00

Lobster Thermidor Toast Points$16.00

Oysters

Avocado Salmon Tartare*$19.00

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare$19.00

Shrimp Cocktail$21.00

2 oz Trout Caviar$41.00

CHEF’S SHRIMP CEVICHE $24.00

Salads

Caesar$12.00

House Chop$16.00

Roasted Beet & Burrata$19.00

Blackened Chicken & Farro*$20.00

The Martha$20.00

Salad Additions (Grilled or Blackened)

Chicken$8.00

Salmon$14.00

Yellowfin Tuna$15.00

Filet Mignon`$15.00

U10 Shrimp (3)$15.00

Burgers & Sandwiches

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$22.00

Southwestern Black Bean Veggie Burger$22.00

Classic Burger$17.00

Washington Burger$21.00

Asian- Style Salmon Burger$24.00

Burger Additions

Cheese$1.00

Caramelized Onions$1.00

Pickled Jalapenos$1.00

Entrees

Roasted Boneless Chicken$34.00

Hatfield Reserve French-Cut Pork Chop$38.00

Fish & Chips$27.00

Scottish Salmon$35.00

Crab Cakes$35.00

Sesame-Crusted Tuna$36.00

Boom-Boom Shrimp$36.00

Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl (served raw, sushi grade tuna)$36.00

Pan Seared Sea Scallops

Braised Short Rib Tacos$27.00

Filet Mignon Tips$36.00

Frikadeller$38.00

14 oz Black Agnus New York Strip$47.00

8 oz Beef Tenderlion$49.00

Late Summer Specials (available 8/20 to 9/29)

Jersey Corn Chowder cup 10 / bowl 13 $10.00

Summer Fig Salad $19.00

Soft Shell Crab - Scampi Style$41.00

16oz Black Angus Kansas City Steak $51.00

Roasted Pineapple Mascarpone Tart$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Does Washington House Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Does Washington House Restaurant offer gift cards?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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